The 1972 Triumph Bonneville Rally Bike is Done

This years Rally bike that will be given away at the 2024 British in the Blue Ridge Rally is done. We are just tidying up a few things and hope to have the first ride next week.

This project was a complete rebuild of the bike including a total engine rebuild, powder coated frame, new paint, reconditioned wheels and new tires and tubes.

You won’t want to miss a chance to win this bike. You can find the rally details on the 2024 British in the Blue Ridge Rally page.

Nortona 2024

Every year at Daytona Bike Week, Norton owners from all over the US gather at “Nortona” This year saw the best attendance in many years. There were some great examples of vintage Nortons and of course some great people.

1972 Triumph Bonneville Rally Bike

Almost done. The 72 Bonneville we will be giving away at this years British in the Blue Ridge Rally on June 7-8 is nearing completion. We received the final parts to complete the engine rebuild this week and hope to have the engine in the frame by next week end.

For more information on the Rally, go to the 2024 British in the Blue Ridge Rally page or email us at www.gabmanewsletter@gmail.com

1972 Triumph Bonneville Rally Bike Update

Work in progressing on the reconditioning of the 72 Bonneville that will be given away at the British in the Blue Ridge Rally on June 7 & 8 2024.

Work is progressing on the 1972 Bonneville that will be given away at the Rally
Rear wheel has been restored and trued to +/- .010 inches
The front wheel has been restored and polished
Front forks have been rebuilt and handle bars installed

2024 British in the Blue Ridge Rally

June 7 & 8 2024 – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds – Hiawassee Georgia

This is the 39th consecutive year the GABMA club will be hosting the British in the Blue Ridge Rally. Each year the GABMA Club reconditions a vintage British motorcycle to be given away at the award ceremony on Saturday evening (June 8) at the end of the rally. Full event ticket holders qualify for the drawing. This year’s Rally Bike is a 1972 Triumph Bonneville.

Rally Bike Reconditioning: Reconditioning the 72 Bonneville has begun. We will be posting updates on our progress on the build.